Crimson Cliffs and Pine View squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Crimson Cliffs had to settle for second. They took a 50-45 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pine View Panthers. The Mustangs were up 38-21 in the third quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Crimson Cliffs lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Drake Carroll, who went 5-for-10 on his way to 15 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Travis Murdock, who posted 11 points and six rebounds.
Pine View's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jelani Odjegba, who went 5-for-10 en route to 13 points. Stratton Williams was another key player, putting up seven points in addition to five assists and five boards.
Crimson Cliffs' loss dropped their record down to 16-8. As for Pine View, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-8.
Crimson Cliffs does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pine View, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers duke it out with the Lions at 12:50 p.m. on Thursday. Payson will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Pine View surely won't give up without a fight.
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